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2007.12.28

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Drafted Contents of Necessary Orders for Implementation of the Law on Special Countermeasures to Prevent Damage to Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Industry, etc. Caused by Wildlife

2007.12.27

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Regarding "Draft Public Notice on Partial Revision of Public Notice for Necessary Matters Concerning Regulations of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles"

[Press Release]Middle Report on Photochemical Oxidants and Troposphere Ozone Compiled.

[Press Release]Prediction of Pollen Diffusion for the Coming Spring

[Press Release]Standards for Breeding and Raising 12 varieties including Anolis Equestris, designated as Invasive Alien Species (IAS) under the Invasive Alien Species Act

2007.12.26

[Press Release]Public Comments invited regarding the "Final Draft Report for Evaluation and Revision of the Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan"

[Press Release]Invitation for Submissions of the 'Simple Method', to be Introduced as a Metrology for Dioxins Contained in Soil and Bottom Sediment.

2007.12.21

[Press Release]Results of the Water Quality Survey of Public Water Area for FY2006

2007.12.20

[Press Release]"The Ryukyu Island Arc - Nature Forum, 2008 in Iriomote Island" to be held

[Press Release]Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise during FY 2006

2007.12.18

[Press Release]Enforcement Status of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins for FY2006

[Press Release]Dioxins Emission Inventory for 2006

[Press Release]Environmental Survey of Dioxins in FY 2006

2007.12.17

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on Amendments to the Cabinet Order for Implementation of the Law Concerning Protection of the Ozone Layer through Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures

[Press Release]FY 2008 Tax Reform Pertinent to the Ministry of the Environment

2007.12.13

[Press Release]Results of Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Exhibition, Ceremony and Reception held for Prize-winning Works from Eco-Products 2007.

2007.12.12

[Press Release]Permissible Limits of Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emissions

2007.12.11

[Press Release]Crested Ibis' from China arrive at Sado Toki Conservation Center on November 19 2007 from quarantine: Twenty go to Acclimatization Facility, and Four to Tama Zoological Park

2007.12.10

[In Focus]"The Third National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan" Decided

2007.12.07

[Press Release]Results concerning the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Third Meeting of the Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee Held

2007.12.06

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Basic Policy for the Law concerning the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by the State and Other Entities.

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision to be Made on Status of Lake Hachiro as a Designated Lake

2007.12.04

[Press Release]Results of the FY2006 Survey on the Quality of Fuel to be used in Non-road Special Motor Vehicles

2007.12.03

[Press Release]IYOR 2008 Opening Event/Collecting Ideas for the Main Mascot's Name and Secondary Mascot's Designs

[Press Release]Report on FY 2005 and 2006 Investigation of Brominated Dioxins Sources

[Press Release]Sticker system for cars conforming to Emission Standard of Automobile NOx/PM Law

[Press Release]Results of the 5th Workshop on Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries

2007.11.30

[Press Release]FY 2006 Monitoring Results for Hazardous Air Pollutants Released, November 30, 2007

[Press Release]Air Pollution Status for FY 2006

[Press Release]Outline of the Eco-business Contest; Discovering and Growing Seeds for Eco-business. Winners announced [Eco Japan Cup 2007]

[Press Release]Eco Car World 2008 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to Be Held

2007.11.29

[Press Release]Overview of Ground Subsidence in Japan in FY 2006

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.11.27

[Press Release]Results Released for Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC treatment technology (for Medium and Small-scale Establishments)

2007.11.26

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Third National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan

[Press Release]FY2007 Prize winner announced at the Volatile Organic Compound Measure (Report)Commendation Ceremony

[Press Release]The result of a conversation at the director general level (the 2nd) concerning the environmental antipollution measure between Japan and China

2007.11.22

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Outlines of the Revision of Designated Procurement Items and Evaluation Criteria of the Law concerning the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services by the State and Other Entities.

2007.11.20

[Press Release]Results of the Third Verification Tests for Incineration of Low-contaminated PCB Wastes

[Press Release]Status Announced for Fluorocarbons Recovery from Commercial Freezers/Air Conditioners in FY 2006

2007.11.19

[Press Release]Results of the First Meeting for UNEP Ad hoc Open-ended Working Group on Mercury, November 12-16.

[Press Release]Establishment of a Fluorocarbons Destruction Facility in Indonesia

[Press Release]10th meeting to be held for the Network of Organization for Research on Nature Conservation (NORNAC)

2007.11.16

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.11.15

[Press Release]The Japan-China International Symposium on Re-introduction of Japanese Crested Ibis into the Wild

[Press Release]Two Japanese Crested Ibis' Presented by China to be Transported to Japan

[Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the FY 2007 Pilot Project for Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology to be held. Opinions Invited.

[Press Release]Cabinet Orders for the Law on Promotion of Contracts to consider Reduction of GHG Emissions by the State and Other Entities.

[Press Release]Achievements of Green Purchasing by the State and Other Entities in FY2006 (preliminary figures)

2007.11.13

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Standards for Breeding and Raising Anolis equestris etc

2007.11.12

[Press Release]The 1st Asia-Pacific Water Summit and The 2nd International WEPA (Water Environment Partnership in Asia) Forum To Be Held on December 3-4 in Beppu. (Announcement)

[Press Release]Designation of Anolis equestris etc and 12 other types as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"

[Press Release]Results of the Tripartite Policy Dialogue on Chemical Management in China, Japan and Korea. Tokyo, Japan, November 7-9.

[Press Release]"5th Workshop on Environmental Monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in East Asian Countries", 20-22 November, Kyoto

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Regulation for Living Modified Organisms: Type 1 Use.

2007.11.09

[Press Release]The Third National Meeting On Recovering Clean Water And Beautifying Green To Be Held

2007.11.08

[Press Release]Results determined regarding the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC treatment technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments)

2007.11.06

[Press Release]The Ninth Tripartite Environment Ministers Meeting among Korea, China, and Japan to be held

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to the Cabinet Order for implementation of the Law concerning Protection of the Ozone Layer through Control of Specified Substances and Other Measures

2007.11.05

[Press Release]Public Comments invited regarding a new Draft Report.

[Press Release]Integrated forum to be held regarding total pollutant load control and water environmental management for important regions.

[Press Release]FY 2006 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan (Provisional Data)

[Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology to Be Held. Opinions Invited.

[Press Release]Results Released for Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology

2007.11.01

[Press Release]Chemical Substance Fact Sheets, FY 2006 Edition.

[Press Release]The Third Meeting of the Regional EST Forum in Asia

2007.10.31

[Press Release]Results of FY2005 Environmental Health Surveillance concerning Air Pollution

2007.10.30

[Press Release]Results of the Second Adoption of the FY 2007 Model Projects to Disseminate the Measures of Reducing Urban Heat Island Effects and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Buildings

2007.10.29

[Press Release]Results Released for Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

[Press Release]The 43rd Session of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) to Be Held

[Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies to Be Held. Opinions Invited.

2007.10.26

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the "Draft Notification Partially Amending the Notification Providing for the Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals concerning Prevention of Water Pollution"

2007.10.25

[Press Release]Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Draft Basic Policy on the Promotion of Contracts Considering Reduction of GHGs Emissions by the State and Other Entities

2007.10.23

[Press Release]G8 Environment Ministers Meeting to be Held

2007.10.22

[Press Release]Symposium on the Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification to Be Held

2007.10.18

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Received Regarding the Revision of the Basic Plan for Proper Treatment of Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) Waste

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

2007.10.16

[Press Release]The Tokyo Motor Show Symposium to Be Held

[Press Release]International Symposium on the Environmental Risks of Chemicals 2007

2007.10.15

[Press Release]Amendment to the Operation of the Law concerning the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc.

[Press Release]Tripartite Policy Dialogue on Chemical Management in China, Japan and Korea to Be Held

[Press Release]The Wagaya-no-Eco-Sengen (The Eco Declaration of My Family) Invited

2007.10.12

[Press Release]Budget Request for FY 2008 Environmental Conservation Expenditure

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Cabinet Orders of the Law concerning the Promotion of Contracts considering Reduction of GHGs Emissions by the State and Other Entities

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Bill Partially Amending the Hot Spring Law

[Press Release]Leaflets on the Prohibition of Buying and Selling of Shahtoosh (Fabric Made of Tibetan Antelope Hairs)

2007.10.11

[Press Release]Results of the Nationwide Tidal Flat Ecosystem Survey

2007.10.09

Annual Report on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society in Japan 2007

2007.10.05

[Press Release]Revision of the Red Lists

[Press Release]Twelve Areas Instructed to Formulate Regional Environmental Pollution Control Programs

2007.10.04

[Press Release]Breeding Project for Tsushima Leopard Cats

[Press Release]Observation of the "Cool Island Effect" in the Imperial Gardens

[Press Release]The 21st Central Environment Council for Animal Protection and Management to be Held

2007.10.02

[Press Release]Major Economies Meeting on Energy Security and Climate Change Held

2007.10.01

[Press Release]OECD Japan Seminar on Material Flows and Resource Productivity Held

2007.09.28

[Press Release]Quarantine Inspection Started for 13 Japanese Crested Ibises to be Transferred to China

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]UNCCD COP8 Held in Spain

2007.09.26

[Press Release]The UN High-Level Event on Climate Change

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Revision of the Basic Plan for Proper Treatment of PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Waste

2007.09.22

[Press Release]The 19th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Held in Montreal

2007.09.21

[Press Release]Subsidization for the Removal of Illegally Dumped End-of-Life Vehicles

2007.09.20

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Designation of 12 Uncategorized Alien Species, including Anolis Equestris, as "Invasive Alien Species"

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Draft Report, "Future Policy for Motor Vehicle Exhaust Emission Reduction (Ninth Report)," compiled by the Expert Committee on Motor Vehicle Emissions

2007.09.19

[Press Release]Results of the Review relating to the State of Compliance with the Air Pollution Control Law by the Paper Industry

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Ken-O Expressway

2007.09.18

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Changes to Geographical Coverage and Planning of National and Quasi-National Parks

2007.09.14

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft of the Third National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Manual for the Excavation and Storage of Agricultural Chemicals Stored Underground

2007.09.13

[Press Release]Enforcement of the Amendment of the Cabinet Order for the Implementation of the Law for the Conservation of the Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

2007.09.12

[Press Release]The 2007 Short-tailed Albatross Conservation and Breeding Project Subcommittee under the Wildlife Protection Committee Held

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Ohkawa-Saga Road

2007.09.11

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Organizations and Target Verification Technologies Invited to Apply for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments)

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Verification Organizations and Target Verification Technologies Invited to Apply for the FY 2007 Pilot Project of the ETV in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology

[Press Release]The 21st National Conference of the Liaison Council of Municipalities for Water Environment Conservation and Exquisite and Well-conserved Waters Summit in "Hokuto" to be Held

[Press Release]Publication of the Plan for Epidemiological Study and Research on Adults concerning the Influence of Regional Air Pollution on Health

2007.09.10

[Press Release]The Second Tripartite Director General Meeting on Dust and Sandstorms (DSS) among Japan, China and Korea to be Held

[Press Release]Submission of Poster Design for Prevention of Neighborhood Noise Invited

2007.09.08

[Press Release]ECO ASIA 2007: Asian Efforts to Address Global Environmental Issues

2007.09.07

[Press Release]The Mechanism to Fund Local Governments To Contribute to More Efficient Recycling

2007.09.06

[Press Release]Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

2007.09.03

[Press Release]The Fourth Session of the Ad Hoc Workgroup on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol (AWG 4) and the Fourth Workshop under the Dialogue on Long-term Cooperative Action to Address Climate Change by Enhancing Implementation of the

[Press Release]Results of Questionnaire Survey on Eco-Labeling

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Guidelines for Eco-labeling

[Press Release]2008 National Forum on Fragrant Scenery to be Held in Kyoto

2007.08.31

[Press Release]FY 2006 Annual Report on Ozone Layer Monitoring Published

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Month for Promoting Ozone Layer Protection Action

2007.08.30

[Press Release]The Fourth Booklet of Understanding the Chemicals Surrounding Us Issued

2007.08.29

[Press Release]Wildlife Committee of the Central Environment Council Report on "Listing and Delisting of International Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora"

2007.08.28

[Press Release]The 15th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO ASIA 2007) to be Held

[Press Release]Results of the Japan-China Dialog and the Japan-China Directors-General's Meetings for Ensuring the Co-Benefits of Environmental Improvement and Global Warming Countermeasures

2007.08.27

[Press Release]The Third Plenary Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Forum for Environment and Development in the Second Phase (APFEDII) Held

[Press Release]Mr. WAKABAYASHI Masatoshi, Minister of the Environment, and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries made a visit to the People's Republic of China

[Press Release]The Third Verification Test for the Incineration of Low-Contaminated PCB Wastes

[Press Release]Eight Local Councils' FY2007 Solar Mileage Club Programs Adopted for Promoting CO2 Cutbacks in the Household Sector

2007.08.24

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Opinions Submitted regarding Practical Guidelines Developed for Designing the New Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society

2007.08.23

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.08.20

[Press Release]Result of the 2nd Japan-Mongolia Environment Policy Dialog

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2007

[Press Release]2008 White Paper on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society Cover Page Illustration Contest to be Held

2007.08.10

[Press Release]Ms. Tokiko Kato, UNEP Special Envoy, to Visit Vietnam

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Amendments to the Ministerial Ordinance for the Implementation of the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

[Press Release]Basic Policy for Coordinating the Budget Estimation Policies for FY2008 Environmental Conservation Expenses

[Press Release]Results of the Ministerial Regional Forum on Environment and Health

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Renewal of Designation of Special Protection Areas within National Wildlife Protection Areas in FY 2007

2007.08.09

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Amendment to Standards and Guidelines for Animal Protection and Management

2007.08.07

[Press Release]Invitation of Papers for "The 2nd International WEPA Forum"

2007.08.06

[Press Release]Results of Questionnaire Survey on the Disposal of Home Medical Care Waste

[Press Release]Invitation for FY2007 Environmental Conservation Projects utilizing Community Fund

[Press Release]Invitation of Proposals for Community Invigoration in View of a Sound Material-Cycle, Harmonious Coexistence, and Participation

2007.08.03

[Press Release]The Updated Japanese Red Lists on Mammals, Brackish-water/Freshwater Fishes, Insects, Shellfish, and Plants I & II

2007.08.02

[Press Release]Formulation of the Protocol for the Verification Tests and Invitation to Become Verification Organizations for the FY 2007 ETV Pilot Project in Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

[Press Release]Adoption of Eight Programs as FY 2007 Model Projects that Introduce Measures against Climate Change in the Public Service Sector

[Press Release]Adoption of Three Programs as FY2007 Model Projects for CO2 Cutback in the Business Sector (Second Selection)

2007.07.31

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Standards for Breeding and Raising Anolis Angusticeps (Twig Anole)

[Press Release]Mobile Version of "Eco-family Web Site" Fully Renewed

2007.07.30

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Fishes and Corals to the List of Items of Which Hunting or Gathering is Restricted in Marine Park Areas in Iriomote National Park

[Press Release]Designation of Anolis Angusticeps (Twig Anole) as an "Invasive Alien Species (IAS)"

2007.07.27

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

2007.07.26

[Press Release]Launch of the Network for Strategic Response to International Chemical Management

[Press Release]Formulation of the Protocol for the Verification Tests and Invitation to Become Verification Organizations for the FY 2007 ETV Pilot Project in VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium- and Small-Scale Establishments)

2007.07.25

[Press Release]Cooperation Committee for G8 Environmental Ministers Meeting in Hyogo Established

2007.07.24

[Press Release]Results of the Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for the Second Half of FY2007)

2007.07.23

[Press Release]The 20th Central Environment Council for Animal Protection and Management to be Held

2007.07.20

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited on the Amendment of the "Operation of the Law concerning the Evaluation of Chemical Substances and Regulation of Their Manufacture, etc."

[Press Release]Children's Day for Visiting Kasumigaseki 2007

2007.07.19

[Press Release]Symposium on Global Environment and Fluorocarbons to be held on October 5th in Tokyo

2007.07.17

[Press Release]Results of "Fact-finding Survey on the Promotion of Reusing Waste Containers and Packaging"

2007.07.13

[Press Release]Public Comments invited regarding a draft amendment of the cabinet order for the implementation of the Law for the Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

[Press Release]Invitation for Participation in the FY2007 Investigation of Inter-laboratory Comparison Analysis for Environmental Monitoring

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

2007.07.12

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.07.09

[Press Release]Star Watching Network for the Summer of FY2007 to be Held and Results of FY2006 Winter Star Watching

[Press Release]Results of Breeding Japanese Crested Ibis for 2007

[Press Release]Results of the First Adoption of the FY 2007 Model Projects to Disseminate the Measures for Reducing Urban Heat Island Effects and Green House Gas Emissions from Buildings

2007.07.03

[Press Release]Information from Witnesses Invited regarding Coral Damage

2007.07.02

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding a Cabinet Order Partially Amending the Enforcement Order of the Chemical Substances Control Law

2007.06.29

[Press Release]2007 Bathing Beaches Water Quality Survey Results

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Cabinet Order, the Ministerial Ordinance, etc. Based on the Partially Amended Act on Special Measures for Total Emission Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides and Particulate Matter from Automobiles in Specified Areas

2007.06.28

[Press Release]Basic Policy on the Captive Breeding of Okinawa Rails

[Press Release]An Aggregate of Fluorocarbons Destroyed in FY 2006

[Press Release]Formulation of Environmental Reporting Guidelines FY2007 Version

2007.06.26

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

2007.06.21

[Press Release]Eco-Volunteer Fair to be Held on July 7 in Shibuya

[Press Release]Comments Made by the Central Environment Council on Biodiversity Policy in Japan, in View of "The 4th Review on Implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan"

2007.06.19

[Press Release]A Part of the Nasu Imperial Villa Open to the Public

2007.06.18

[Press Release]Announcement of Summary Result of CoP14 to CITES

[Press Release]International Symposium "The Challenge of Mountainous Environments" to be Held

[Press Release]Publication of Candidates for Designated Procurement Items of Public-works under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing

[Press Release]Proposals Invited regarding Designated Procurement Items under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing (Procurement Items and Services)

[Press Release]Proposals Invited regarding Designated Procurement Items under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing (Public-works)

2007.06.14

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding a ministerial ordinance partially amending the enforcement regulation for the law for the Promotion of Sorted Collection and Recycling of Containers and Packaging etc

2007.06.12

[Press Release]Reports on Verification of Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Nonmetallic Elements (e.g. Boron) in FY2006

[Press Release]Summary of Results Concerning the FY 2006 Investigation of Inter-laboratory Comparison Analysis for Environmental Monitoring

2007.06.11

[Press Release]Amendment to the Enforcement Regulation of the Law Concerning Special Measures against Dioxins

2007.06.08

[Press Release]Information on the Habitat Environment of Japanese Cranes

2007.06.07

[Press Release]Adoption of Two Projects as New Business to Prevent Global Warming in FY 2007

2007.06.06

[In Focus]Becoming a Leading Environmental Nation Strategy in the 21st Century:Japan's strategy for a Sustainable Society

[Press Release]The 16th EU-Japan Summit Held

2007.06.05

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

[Press Release]"White Paper on the Environment and the Sound Material-Cycle Society 2007" to be Published

[Press Release]Report on the Survey on Health Hazards Caused by Asbestos

[Press Release]Results of the First Invitation and Announcement of the Second Invitation for the FY 2007 Model Project for Disseminating Low-Temperature Refrigeration Systems with High Energy Efficiency and Natural Refrigerants

2007.06.03

[Press Release]CITES Standing Committee's Decision on Ivory Sales Announced

2007.06.01

[Press Release]Promulgation of the Amendment to the Amendment of the Enforcement Regulation of the Effluent Standards (Review of the Provisional Effluent Standards of Boron, Fluoride and Nitrate-N based on the Water Pollution Control Law)

2007.05.31

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the "BECOMING A LEADING ENVIRONMENTAL NATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY: JAPAN'S STRATEGY FOR A SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY"

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Revision of the Cabinet Order and Ministerial Ordinance for the Hot Springs Law

[Press Release]Report on Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Inventory Compiled

[Press Release]Manual for Monitoring of Asbestos Concentration in Ambient Air (the 3rd Edition)

2007.05.30

[Press Release]Results of the Meeting of Senior Officials of Global Warming Prevention Headquarters

2007.05.29

[Press Release]FY 2005 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Japan

[Press Release]Verification Organizations Invited to Apply for the FY2007 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments

2007.05.28

[Press Release]Adoption of Eight Programs as FY2007 Model Projects for CO2 Cutback in the Business Sector

2007.05.25

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]CoP14 to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to be Held

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Regarding the Plan to Amend the Amendment to the Enforcement Regulation of the Effluent Standards

2007.05.21

[Press Release]Eco Car World 2007 (Low Emission Vehicle Fair) to Be Held

[Press Release]DVD of "10 Recommendations for Eco-Driving" Produced

2007.05.18

[Press Release]New Brochures, "National Parks of Japan" and "Nature of Japan" Released

[Press Release]Preparatory Task Force for the G8 Environment Ministers Meeting Established

2007.05.17

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Report, "Amendment of Environmental Quality Standards for Aircraft Noise," Compiled by the Expert Committee on Noise Evaluation Methods

2007.05.15

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Designation of Anolis Angusticeps as an "Invasive Alien Species"

[Press Release]FY2006 Results of Comprehensive Survey on Water Pollutant Discharge

2007.05.14

[Press Release]E-Learning Version of "Detergent/Soap and Chemicals," the Third Booklet for Understanding the Chemicals Surrounding Us

[Press Release]The 15th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-15) Held

[Press Release]Verification of the Reporting on End-of-Life Vehicles' Equipment (CFCs and Air Bags) Using the Electronic Manifest System

2007.05.11

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]The Symposium on the Town Project from the Viewpoint of Sensory Environment to be Held

2007.05.10

[Press Release]MOE Invites Proposals for a Fragrant Town Project in FY2007

2007.05.08

[Press Release]The 7th Session of the UN Forum on Forests Held

[Press Release]Inhabitation of a Tsushima Leopard Cat in Shimojima of Tsushima Confirmed

2007.05.07

[Press Release]The 3rd Conference of Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Held

2007.04.27

[Press Release]The Senior Vice Minister of the Environment Tsuchiya to Visit the Sado Japanese Crested Ibis Conservation Center

[Press Release]His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino to Visit the Biodiversity Center

[Press Release]Commemorative Events for the International Day for Biological Diversity

[Press Release]Summary of import/ export of hazardous wastes under the Basel Convention and its domestic laws in 2006

[Press Release]Summary of import/ export of wastes under the Waste Management Law in 2006

[Press Release]Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

2007.04.26

[Press Release]The Third ASEM Environment Ministers Meeting Held

[Press Release]The Report on Verification Test Results of the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Organic Wastewater Treatment Technologies for Small-Scale Establishments (Kitchens/Restaurants and Food Manufacturing P

[Press Release]The Report on Verification Test Results of the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments)

[Press Release] "Asian Mayors' Policy Dialogue for the Promotion of Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Cities" Held

[Press Release]Pollen Season of Japanese Cedar and Cypress to End

2007.04.25

[Press Release]International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting Held

2007.04.24

[Press Release]Administrative Guidance on Unapproved Genetically Modified Zebra Danio (Tropical Fish)

[Press Release]Announcement of the List of People Conferred an Order in the Spring of 2007

2007.04.23

[Press Release]The Report on Verification Test Results of the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technologies for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

2007.04.20

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

2007.04.19

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Construction of the Shitara Dam

[Press Release]Test Operation of Dust and Sandstorm (DSS) Information Page by the Ministry of the Environment

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Plan to Amend the Amendment to the Enforcement Regulation of the Effluent Standards

[Press Release]Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

2007.04.17

[Press Release]The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) General Meeting to be Held

[Press Release]FY 2006 Interim Result of the 38th Annual Census on Waterfowl (Anatidae) Population

[Press Release]Monitoring Results of Asbestos Concentration in Ambient Air in FY 2006

2007.04.16

[Press Release]State of Discharge and Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste in FY 2005

[Press Release]Closure of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden Greenhouse

2007.04.13

[Press Release]Chair's Conclusions of G8 Environmental Ministers Meeting Released

[Press Release]Adoption of a Plan for the Program for the Establishment of a Regional System for Practical Use of Eco-Fuel in FY 2007

[Press Release]Publication of Environmental Statistics 2007

2007.04.12

[Press Release]Asian Mayors' Policy Dialogue for the Promotion of Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Cities to be Held

[Press Release]Report on BAT Levels concerning By-product Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) in TCPA Derivatives (Other than Solvent Red 135) and Phthalocyanine Derivatives Released

2007.04.11

[Press Release]Cooperation with China for Breeding of the Japanese Crested Ibis

[Press Release]Joint Statement by Japan and the People's Republic of China on the Further Enhancement of Cooperation for Environmental Protection

2007.04.10

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

[Press Release]Quarantine Inspections and Hygienic Condition of Japanese Crested Ibis Mutually Exported by Japan and China

2007.04.06

[Press Release]Announcement of the Test Results of Wild Birds for HPAI Virus around Sagara-mura, Kumamoto Prefecture

2007.04.05

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Draft Interim Report on Environmental Reporting Guidelines (Fiscal Year 2007 Version)

2007.04.03

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Small Mammals for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus. Surveillance of Sick Raptors for HPAI Virus (H5N1 Subtype Virus Detected from Mountain Hawk Eagle) to be Conducted

2007.04.02

[Press Release]Green Purchasing Achieved by the State and Other Entities and Its Environmental Load Reduction Effect

[Press Release]Results of a Questionnaire Survey on Green Purchasing in Local Governments

[Press Release]Adoption of FY 2007 Operational Plan for Policy Evaluation of the Ministry of the Environment

2007.03.30

[Press Release]Guidelines for the Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in Government Operations

[Press Release]Implementation Policy for the Strategies for Promoting Environment Research and Technology Development

2007.03.29

[Press Release]Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in Government Operations

[Press Release]Dust and Sandstorm (DSS) Observation Equipment Installed in Niigata Prefecture

[Press Release]Provisional Effluent Standards of Boron, Fluoride and Nitrate-N for The Water Pollution Control Law after July 2007

[Press Release]FY2004 Status of Industrial Waste Treatment Facilities and Licensed Business Operators

[Press Release]Manual for Continuous Monitoring of Air Pollution (the 5th Edition)

2007.03.27

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in February 2007

2007.03.26

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Results of the FY2006 Environmental Monitoring Questionnaire for Waterside Environment

2007.03.23

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Replacement of No.1 Unit in the Sakaide Thermal Power Station

[Press Release]Announcement of Results of Toxicity Tests on Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Virus Detected in a Mountain Hawk Eagle and Conducting of Surveillance of Small Mammals

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft First Regular National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in Japan

[Press Release]Brief Report of the Findings from the Survey on Lives in Paddy Fields and Surrounding Environment: 2006, a Collaborative Project between the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of the Environment

[Press Release]Status of Motor Vehicle Traffic Noise in FY 2005

2007.03.22

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Ministerial Ordinance Partially Amending the Enforcement Regulation for the Wildlife Protection and Hunting Law

2007.03.20

[Press Release]Winners of the 2007 White Paper on the Environment Cover Page Illustration Contest

[Press Release]Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of February, 2007)

2007.03.19

[In Focus]Minister of the Environment Wakabayashi's Visit to Miyakojima - Accelerating the Use of Bioethanol and Stepping Up Global Warming Measures

[Press Release]G8 Environment Ministers Meeting Held

[Press Release]Approval of the Regional Environmental Pollution Control Programs of Four Areas

[Press Release]Surveillance of Wild Birds around Sagara-mura, Kumamoto Prefecture

2007.03.18

[Press Release]Announcement of Avian Influenza Subtype H5N1 Virus Detected in a Wild Mountain Hawk Eagle

2007.03.15

[Press Release]FY 2005 Survey on the Enforcement Status of the Air Pollution Control Law

[Press Release]Comments Invited regarding the Summary of Discussions of the Committee on Revision of the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan

2007.03.14

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Replacement of the Sendai Thermal Power Station

[Press Release]Tripartite Director General Meeting on Dust and Sandstorms among Korea, China, and Japan Held on March 12-13, 2007 in Ulsan, Republic of Korea

2007.03.13

[Press Release]Selection of Experts, and Announcement of the Register of Names of the Experts under the Law Concerning the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity through Regulations on the Use of Living Modified Organisms

2007.03.09

[Press Release]Proposal regarding Designation and Management of National Parks and Quasi-National Parks

2007.03.08

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on a Bill Partially Amending the Law concerning Special Measures for Total Emission Reduction of Nitrogen Oxides and Particulate Matter from Automobiles in Specified Areas

2007.03.07

[Press Release]Sessions on Global Warming Issues to be Held in Ehime and Kagawa

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Results of the Evaluation of the Eligibility of Analytical Institutions for Contractual Research Involving the Environmental Measurement of Dioxins (for the First Half of FY2007)

2007.03.02

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement concerning the Draft New Basic Plan for the Development of Mutsu-Ogawara Area

[Press Release]Public Invitation to the Program for the Establishment of a Regional System for Practical Use of Eco-Fuel, FY2007

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Bill Partially Amending the Ministerial Ordinance on Reporting of Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Specified Emitters

2007.03.01

[Press Release]Invitation for Public Comments regarding the Draft Guidelines for the Introduction of Strategic Environmental Assessment

[Press Release]Cabinet Decision on the Bill Partially Amending the Law for Promotion of Recycling and Related Activities for the Treatment of Cyclical Food Resources

[Press Release]Bill Partially Amending the Hot Springs Law

2007.02.28

[Press Release]The 3rd Annual Review of the Progress in Implementing the Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society

2007.02.26

[Press Release]Observer Application for "Asian Mayors' Policy Dialogue for the Promotion of Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Cities" to Begin

[Press Release]"The Ryukyu Island Arc - Nature Forum" to Be Held

2007.02.23

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

[Press Release]FY 2005 PRTR Data Overview

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Takahashi-city, Okayama Prefecture

[Press Release]Central Environment Council Opinion Regarding Comprehensive Policy on Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Future

2007.02.22

[Press Release]Release of and Invitation for Public Comments upon a Draft Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) on the Construction and Operation of the New Indian Research Base at Larsemann Hills, Antarctica

2007.02.20

[Press Release]Star Watching Network - Results of FY2006 Summer Star Watching

2007.02.19

[Press Release]Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of January, 2007)

2007.02.16

[Press Release]National Forum for SAICM Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting to be Held

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Senior Vice Minister of the Environment to Attend the "World Mayors Council on Climate Change" Kyoto Meeting

2007.02.15

World Natural Heritage in Japan

[In Focus]Offer to Host the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Japan

2007.02.13

[Press Release]Guidelines for Countermeasures against Light Pollution (Revised Edition)

2007.02.09

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the "Draft Notification Partially Amending the Notification Providing for the Registration Withholding Standards of Agricultural Chemicals concerning Prevention of Damage to Aquatic Animals and Plants"

[Press Release]Status of Photochemical Oxidant Warnings and Reported Damages in 2006

2007.02.08

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Draft Report on BAT Levels concerning By-product Hexachlorobenzene (HCB) in TCPA Derivatives (Other than Solvent Red 135) and Phthalocyanine Derivatives

[Press Release]Announcement of the Results of Testing of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Virus in Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture, and Results of Testing of Migratory Birds for HPAI Virus and Notice of Testing Period Extension

2007.02.06

[Press Release]The 15th Environment Congress for Asia and the Pacific (ECO ASIA 2007) to be Held

2007.02.05

[Press Release]The Paris Conference for Global Ecological Governance Held

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]UNEP 24th Session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum to be Held

[Press Release]Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection in Takahashi City, Okayama Prefecture, and in Shintomi-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture

[Press Release]Meeting of Inter-Ministry/Agency Liaison Council for Waste Measures Held

[Press Release]Seminar on Wind Turbine Development and Nature Conservation to be held (Announcement)

2007.02.02

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding the Calculation Method of the CO2 Emission Factor of Electricity

[Press Release]Release of IPCC Working Group 1 (The Physical Science Basis) Fourth Assessment Report Summary for Policymakers

2007.02.01

[Press Release]The First Case of Chytridiomycosis Found in Japan

[Press Release]Second Announcement of International Symposiums on Chemical Management in the Context of Global Trends

[Press Release]Partial Revision to the Basic Policy for the Promotion of Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods and Services

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the "Draft Notification Partially Amending the Notification Providing for Necessary Matters Concerning Regulation, Etc. of Non-road Special Motor Vehicles"

[Press Release]Japan-Mongolia Environment Policy Dialogue Held

[Press Release]Results of Public Comments Received Regarding the Draft Summary of Revised Designated Procurement Items and Evaluation Criteria under the Law on Promoting Green Purchasing

2007.01.31

[Press Release]Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture

2007.01.30

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.01.29

[Press Release]Final Prediction of the Total Pollen for the Coming Spring

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Criteria for Examining the Risk of a Specified Emitter's Rights and Interests Being Injured by the Publication of Information of Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions

[Press Release]Response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak in Okayama Prefecture (Announcement)

[Press Release]Inscription of the Ogasawara Islands to the Tentative World Heritage List

[Press Release]Results of Selection of the Target Verification Technologies for the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technologies for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Build

[Press Release]The Second Verification Test for the Incineration of Low-Contaminated PCB Wastes

2007.01.26

[Press Release]The Third Booklet for Understanding the Chemicals Surrounding Us

2007.01.25

[Press Release]Asian Mayors' Policy Dialogue for the Promotion of Environmentally Sustainable Transport in Cities to Be Held

[Press Release]Forum on Development and Promotion of EST (Environmentally Sustainable Transport) to Be Held

2007.01.24

[Press Release]MOE Officers to be Dispatched for Surveillance of Wild Bird Habitats around the Area with a Possible Outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Announcement)

[Press Release]Courtesy Call to the Senior Vice Minister of the Environment Tsuchiya by Ahmed Djoghlaf, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

2007.01.23

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding the Draft Final Report on "Comprehensive Policy on Motor Vehicle Emissions in the Future"

[Press Release]Japan-Mongolia Environment Policy Dialogue

[Press Release]Surveillance of Wild Birds for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Infection

[Press Release]Public Comments Invited Regarding Approval of Type 1 Use Regulation of Living Modified Organisms

2007.01.22

[Press Release]Overview of the Environmental Conservation Expenditure in the FY2007 Budget

2007.01.19

[Press Release]Result of the Medical Data Examination for Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief

[Press Release]Numbers of Bears Captured and Cases of Injury to Humans (as of the end of December, 2006)

2007.01.18

[Press Release]First Announcement of International Symposiums on Chemical Management in the Context of Global Trends

2007.01.16

[Press Release]Announcement of the FY2006 Stores Receiving Special Commendation for Promoting Energy Saving Products and the Stores Awarded Minister's Prizes

2007.01.12

[Press Release]Test Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Wild Birds and Actions Taken for the Suspected Cases of HPAI in Japan in Response to its Outbreak in Korea (Announcement)

2007.01.11

[Press Release]Tokyo Metropolitan Area Nature Trail Development Plan Modified

[Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of Heat-Island Mitigation Technology (Technologies for Reducing Air Conditioning Load by Using Building Envelope Systems)

[Press Release]The Expansion Working Group (WG) Meeting of the FY 2006 Pilot Project of the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) in the Field of VOC Treatment Technology (for Medium and Small Scale Establishments) to Be Held, and Opinions Invited

2007.01.09

[Press Release]Opinions of the Minister of the Environment on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Tokyo Gaikan Expressway

2007.01.01

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